To mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Dubai Police organized two awareness exhibitions, one at Al Reef Mall in Deira and the other at Bur-Juman Shopping Center in Bur Dubai. The goal was to increase public awareness about the dangers of drugs and to strengthen the role of families in protecting children from this serious issue.Supported by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, the event is part of a wider campaign aimed at educating the public and helping them avoid falling into drug addiction.His Excellency Major General Eid bin Thani, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, stressed that the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an important opportunity to raise awareness about drug-related dangers. He also highlighted the need for joint efforts to fight this problem, which threatens individuals, families, and society as a whole.Major General Eid bin Thani reaffirmed Dubai Police’s strong commitment to combating drugs under the Ministry of Interior. He emphasized the importance of raising awareness about drug risks through all available means. The aim is to build strong protection against this serious issue for both people and the community. He also pointed out that the exhibitions were specially designed to support families by giving parents the tools to protect their children, deal with risky behaviors, and encourage open communication.At the same time, Brigadier Dr. Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Maamari, Director of Hemaya International Centre, explained that the exhibition highlighted key legal protections that support families dealing with addiction. He specifically mentioned Article 89 of the UAE’s Law on Combating Drug Trafficking and Psychotropic Substances, which states that individuals who voluntarily seek help for addiction will receive treatment without facing legal charges.
